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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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7:59 pm - 11:14 pmIAH-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
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10:37 am - 11:52 amTPA-IAH
2h 15mnonstop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
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5:34 pm - 8:47 pmIAH-TPA
2h 13mnonstop
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9:09 am - 10:37 amTPA-IAH
2h 28mnonstop
$96Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
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8:14 pm - 11:25 pmIAH-TPA
2h 11mnonstop
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1:09 pm - 2:33 pmTPA-IAH
2h 24mnonstop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
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9:20 pm - 12:37 amIAH-TPA
2h 17mnonstop
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5:19 pm - 6:35 pmTPA-IAH
2h 16mnonstop
$99Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 20
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7:57 pm - 11:12 pmIAH-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
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3:07 pm - 4:43 pmTPA-IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$101Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 12:37 amIAH-TPA
2h 17mnonstop
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2:40 pm - 4:09 pmTPA-IAH
2h 29mnonstop
$107Frontier
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:02 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
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5:06 pm - 6:33 pmTPA-IAH
2h 27mnonstop
$108Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 12:37 amIAH-TPA
2h 17mnonstop
Frontier Logo
3:07 pm - 4:43 pmTPA-IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$109Frontier
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:14 pmIAH-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
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5:19 pm - 6:35 pmTPA-IAH
2h 16mnonstop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 12:37 amIAH-TPA
2h 17mnonstop
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3:08 pm - 8:15 pmTPA-IAH
6h 07m1 stop
$122Frontier
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Use Tampa's Blue Express lanes for a quick exit with carry-ons.
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $95 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 43% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$95
Typical prices: $69-233
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Thu 10/23Sun 10/26
IAH - TPA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $102-205
Frontier
Sun 11/16
IAH - TPA • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with packages for browsing or streaming available.

United Airlines

United offers Economy Plus seats with up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.


Consider Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking your carry-on due to limited overhead space.

Airports
IAH

For quick navigation at IAH, use the pre-security subway train or post-security skyway to move between terminals efficiently.

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TPA

For a quick exit at TPA, use the Blue Express lanes if traveling with carry-ons only, avoiding typical traffic delays.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston George Bush Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa is October, where tickets cost $112 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $266 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa was $59 for a one-way ticket and $95 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Tampa?

    A passport is not required to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Tampa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Tampa, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Tampa are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $331 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $331 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $112 or less one-way and $107 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Tampa.
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Direct departures

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

Monday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

United Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines

United Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

United Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines

United Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8929 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

6.0 GoodKaren Andrea, Sep 2025IAH - MCO
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The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Kayak never booked my flight, I have received notifications the entire time the fights were to be used I went to the airport to find out despite receiving these emails to board my flight was never booked only to have to return home and miss the event I was scheduled for, inconvenient and devastating to say the least, customer service was very poor to only explain that my card had not been charged so that I shouldn’t worry. Yea great for you to say being that your not inconvenienced.

Was pleasantly surprised at how large the plane was. Crew very friendly.

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

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